[quote name=\"bruski\"]HI, I am adding tools to the tool library in my bobcad-cam software and they ask for several measurements on the tool. The diameter, flute length, corner radius, number of flutes and the overall length.
What or where do I measure for the overall length of the tool and tool holder? Do I measure from the bottom of the flange on the tool holder to the tip of the tool or from the bottom of the collet to the tip of the tool? Thanks,
bruski[/quote]
It depends where you measure offline tools from. As long as you\'re consistent, you\'re good. But.. are you using Mach tool length offsets? If so, you don\'t need to tell BCC what the length is-- it will make the Verify look nicer (good if you want to see what a t-slot cutter or slitting saw or something is doing), but that\'s about it.
